Hardcore Fitness Maniacs October 2025!

[bayerngirl]

Good morning,

Can’t believe it’s October already! I will go for a nice walk shortly.

I will be back to report what else I did. BBL

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

Wow, October already. I love fall so I'm excited. We have had the BEST September weather ever. It has been simply beautiful every day in September. I hope October is the same. This morning I did RAW Intervals 4 and had a great workout. This is a fun workout but almost too high impact for me now. My knees did not like some of the moves so I modified.

This workout has 30 second intervals, used the step with one set of risers, 8 and 12# dumbbells. No boxing in this workout whatsoever.

Split/Squat Jacks
Power Curls: 12's
Repeat

Pendulums
Deadlift/Upright Rows: 12's
Repeat

Icky Feet (love these)
Back Lunge w/One Arm Overhead Press: 12#
Repeat other side

Lunge Cardio off Step
Side Lunge/Curls: 12's
Repeat

Squat Touch Downs
Plank Rows: 12's (I just did standing rows)
Repeat

Heel Crossovers
Jacks/Skates
Repeat

REPEAT ALL - but she cuts back on lifting moves, only does them once and skips the Heel Crossovers and Jacks/Skates

Skull Crushers/Situps: 12#
Chest Flyes w/Leg Raise: 12's
Repeat

Workout was 44 minutes, burned 272 calories, did 2370 steps and HR was 120/148.

Roselyn - Praying for you husband and your mother-in-law. That is tough.

Belinda - I'm sorry you have to go back to the infusions, that must be very frustrating for you. Where are you having the ultra sound on? Your neck? I hope they can find out what is causing your pain.

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[bayerngirl]

I did CL# 563 In and out lower body. I also did Pilates Gentle Seated Hips and Legs.

Debbie - I am not ready to go back to infusions. We plan on visiting Germany with our kids. He will do an ultrasound on my neck/shoulder/bicpes.

Diane - how are you doing?

Roslyn and Jolie - praying for you both.

Good night.

 

[Roselyn1964]

Thank you my MIL took another bad decline today just say some prayers for my husband Rick. He’s an only child and his parents have been divorced since he’s been an infant so she’s been his constant Parent his dad was a good dad. He just lived in St. Louis and Rick grew up in Omaha so that was the distance so he could use some prayers right now. He’s with her now.

I did get a Glute hamstring workout in today

jolie hope things are good with your mom sending prayers

 

[WD]

I did not get a workout in Tuesday. Yesterday I did CDorner 80's aerobics workout, 42 minutes, 292 calories, heart rate 138/161. I forgot to check the steps. I also did a stretch workout for 13 minutes, 33 calories. Total time 55 minutes, 325 minutes. I like the cardio workout that I did today, except there is 3 youtube stops for abs.

Jolie, I am so sorry that happened to your mother. I will be praying for her.

Roselyn, sending prayers for your husband and his mother.

Debbie, nice work on Raw Intervals #4. I remember that one. I think I would have just did the skates and skipped the jacks.

Belinda, nice work on CL #563 In and Out Lower Body and the Gentle Pilates Seated Hips and Legs. I bet you are looking forward to going to Germany. Sorry you are having problems. I hope the ultrasound is helpful.
I got my x-rays info online today. No new fractures. It ends up being a mild scoliosis in the thoracic spine and osteoporosis with changes from the kyphoplasty. My doctor told me I could take 1 tablet in the morning and two together another time if I wanted. I tried that and decided I would just follow the label and spread them out to 3 times a day. I read online that this med should not be taken with dairy. Nothing on the bottle says it though, and my doctor did not say anything. He just said make sure I take it with food. I use yogurt to get part of my calcium from food.

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

This morning I did two kickboxing workout (wish I wanted to do other cardio than kickboxing/boxing workouts) and I did RAW Kickboxing #8 which was pretty fun and then did some of RAW Kickbox NRG. That one is a fun one, should have done that one first and then the other second.

Anyways, workout was 45 minutes, burned 396 calories, did 4117 steps an HR was 144/178.

I really need to start doing some other cardio workouts. I just hate jumping workouts and most of Kelly's cardio is jumping workouts. I like the Cardio Crush ones but in the morning I just don't feel like doing them. I should start using my Max Trainer again, but that thing is just so hard. I really should get used to it again and use it like I used to. Such a waste of money just sitting in the corner.

Belinda - Nice workout yesterday. Seems nothing can stop you! I admire that about you, you just keep going and it's amazing! I hope you have an amazing time in Germany with your kids when you go! How exciting!

Roselyn - So sorry to hear that. I am praying for your family, especially your DH and his mom. Nice job getting a workout in.

Diane - I really hate when workouts stop for ads, that is just not right. I see them quite infrequently on Kelly's workouts. I think the ones that are for the free workouts for the public have the ads in them. The ones that are members only do not. I'm not liking high intensity at all anymore. My knees especially do not like them. Today's workouts were a bit higher in intensity but not too bad. I know I can modify but sometimes I just feel cheated if I do that. Stupid, I know. I'm glad you didn't have any fractures but how frustrating to be going through all of this. It makes me mad to read what you and Belinda are going through - you two are so active and healthy, it just doesn't seem fair. I pray for you two all the time in hopes that all of this can right itself. I hope you find some relief soon.

Jolie - Thinking of you and your mom. Hope all is going ok.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Roselyn1964]

My mother-in-law passed away last night. We had been up there a lot during the day and I told my husband I had a feeling he should just maybe stay all night well he went up after dinner and came home about seven He said she’s resting and falling asleep so he got settled here and they called him at 7:54 and said she was slipping away and we got there in time and we were there about 10 minutes and she passed away at 8:20 while he held her hand luckily we live five minutes from where she was,his parents had been divorced since he been an infant so she was his constant parent ,so I’m just happy she went peaceful. Just kind of drifted off. Thank you for the prayers.

 

[WD]

Today I did Lift Move and Restore Barre Fusion, 45 minutes, 161 calories, heart rate 97/140. I followed with Jessica Valient youtube, scoliosis workout, 20 minutes, 45 calories. I liked her. She has PT background. I saw she has some weight workouts. I am going to go back and check out some other workouts. Total time was 65 minutes, 206 calories. My dog decided to join me and it was so much fun trying to stand on a balance disc with a band on and dog trying to stick his head between my legs, and slobber all over me with the abs Sometimes he just lays there and watches me.

Roselyn, I am praying for you and your husband. I am glad you were able to be there with your mother-in-law.

Debbie, good job on Raw Kickboxing #8 and Kickbox NRG. It sure seems like youtube is putting more ads on the videos. I guess to push people to pay or something. I watch dog training videos and it seems there are more and more ads. It is quite annoying. I just keep moving. I try to use different types of cardio workouts. Too much step and knees hurt, kickbox has a lot of twists and sudden movement. I love doing them though. Floor cardio is fun as long as it is not a bunch of drills. I really do not like drills pr stuff that has me down on the floor. I do high knee pulls instead of mountain climbers and find something else for squat thrusts. I get it though, as I would generally add in a few jacks with low jacks if the instructor was doing all out jacks. I used to go all out on everything. It does get discouraging. I would like the doctors to find something that gets these things under control. Maybe I am asking too much.

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

This morning I didn't feel like doing anything. I actually thought about getting on my Max Trainer last night when I was thinking of what I should do and then got up this morning and said NOPE!!

So I walked on my treadmill for a bit. I really need to get back on that MT and get used to it again. I was really kicking ass on it when I first got it.

Workout was 45 minutes, burned 296 calories, went 2.2 miles, did 5231 steps and HR was 121/165.

Roselyn - I am so sorry to hear about your MIL. At least she went peacefully. I pray that happens with my mom. I just want her to fall asleep and not wake up when her time comes. Still doesn't make it any easier, though. I am praying for your family through this difficult time.

Diane - Nice job with your workout. LMAO about your dog. They are something, aren't they? My cat will just show up right under my feet while I'm boxing and I almost step on him. Can they not see what we are doing? LOL!! I agree, YT is getting ridiculous with the ads. I was watching a 17 minute video on how to make homemade soap and there were literally 4 commercial breaks during that short amount of time. I was pissed. I agree about workouts. High intensity just isn't my thing anymore, that's why I'd like to start using my MT again. Maybe next week I will try it again. I gotta get past the fear factor, but that damn thing is HARD!!! You are not asking to much. By now they should have something to help with pain like that. My cousin is going through the same thing. It is frustrating!

Jolie - I hope everything with your mom is going better. Give us an update when you have a minute. Praying for her.

Take care everyone and have a great weekend!!

 

[WD]

Today I did CDorner Step #214 no breakdown that I keep in my watch later workouts. I like the music and it is short at 27 minutes, 154 calories, heart rate 117/152. That started out really low till I realized my watch was still on tight to get my pulse ox at night. I usually have to loosen two notches. I followed with Jessica Valent scoliosis, upper back workouts, 32 minutes, 81 calories. There was some back work with tubing. Most of her free workouts are fairly short with longer ones suggested (pay). I looked at her arm workout, but she started right off with overhead presses.

Debbie, nice job on Treadmill work. I keep thinking I should use the spin bike more. At least on a treadmill I could read unless I was trying to do a hard run. Sometimes I wish I did not get rid of mine. We got the treadclimber which is a lot of work. I can only max out at short bursts at 4 mph. It is hard climbing and the tension on it. My husband uses it more than I do. My daughter was not happy about my med. She said they have new stuff that works and they keep giving me old meds. She has a lot of elderly patients that are on better meds and happy with them.

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi,

I am still here. Yesterday was walk outside. Today was a walk outside plus Pilates on the foam roller. I really liked the foam roller exercises.

Roselyn - praying for you and your husband. I am glad to hear she went peacefully.

Debbie - aww….thank you for your kind words. Means a lot to me. I like to feel as normal as I can. I was born and raised in Nuernberg Germany. Both my kids grew up in Germany. My son and DIL visit last year, she loved it. This time DD is bringing her fiancée. I hope he likes it too. We will go during the famou Christmas market in Nuernberg. . I have not been to one since we moved to the US. DH and I plan on staying a little longer, so we can spend more time with my family in Germany.

Diane - we spend 4 hours on the phone with the airlines. We will leave next month. I am from Germany, it will be nice to visit family and enjoy my time with my DS & DIL, DD and her fiance. DIL went last year she loved it so much she wanted to visit again. Every year instead of giving gifts, we decided each year we will go on a vacation together. We had so much fun last year in Fl. Are you feeling any better?

Good night.

 

[Jolie Fit]

Roselyn, I am so sorry to hear about your MIL! How are you and your family doing?

My mom is doing better, she is out of ICU and in her own room. She has 4 staples in her head and stiches with blood on the brain. She is taking a med to get the body to absorb the blood instead of surgery and it should work. I hope she goes home in the next couple of days, but they have to get her blood pressure under control first. My dad has helped them with it, of course it was her kidneys, an underlying infection. Thanks for the prayers.

I bought a spin bike this week so I can watch tv and ride at the same time. I love it, I got a killer deal on it on Facebook marketplace. Today's workout was Vertical Loading 2 and I used the Max Trainer for the leg portion and my legs are dead. Later today I am going to spin and boy is that a killer leg workout even on low resistance.

Belinda, have a great trip. My son just got back from Octoberfest and loved it! He loved the country, especially the foot!

Great job on your workouts the past week, you are all killing it! I will go back and read your posts when I get a chance to catch up with you all. Have a great Saturday.

 

[WD]

Today I did CDorner Step #468 "Prince" 32 minutes, 175 calories, 2,679 steps. I I followed with Jessica Valant no crunch abs, short workout for arthritis, and neck pain relief, 42 minutes, total time 42 minutes, 80 calories. I used 5 and 8 # on the arthritis workout. Total time was 74 minutes, 255 calories.

Jolie, I am glad to hear your mother is better. I need to use my spin bike more. I use to use it with Kelly's Ripped and Ride and Cathe's spin workouts.

Belinda, it is nice that you and your children will be traveling together. My children do a lot of travelling with their children and their spouses. I think some of the work I have been doing is helping. I am handling the meds a bit better and gave a little time between the 3rd dose of the Imuran and the hydroxychloroquine at night.

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi,

Today I did a live Pilates full body with the bands. Afterwards she did a live new member orientation. Really enjoyed taking to another new member and the instructor. Got a lot of good advice from her. I do like her Pilates. I think I will give her a try for a year. My abs going to be in tip top shape, lol.

Diane - great job with your step #468 and ab workout. I do starting to like Pilates abs. That’s fantastic your children do a lot of traveling with their kids and their spouses. I am glad some of the work is helping and you can handle the meds a bit better. I had a rough time at first with my meds too. It will get better.

Jolie - glad your mom is doing better. Your poor mom went through a lot. Glad your son like the Oktoberfest and food. I miss the food. I do cook German food. Something’s you can’t get here in the US. I am glad you found a good deal on the spin bike. Enjoy!

Good night.

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

This morning I decided to get on my Bowflex Max Trainer and try to do a Cardio Coach workout. I miss my Cardio Coaches and wanted to see if I could use them on this machine. The answer is a big HELL YEA!!! I did Cardio Coach #1 and I did very well with it and had a blast. I was only going to do the first challenge because I didn't really think I could stay on it for longer than that, but then I just kept going. I didn't go balls to the wall, just did what felt right and challenging. I am looking forward to doing more of the CC workouts on this things.

Only thing was my left knee was bothering me a bit. By the end it was ok. I think I need to warm up my knees before I get on it.

Workout was 36 minutes, burned 257 calories, did 2054 steps and HR was 125/153. So good HR range I think. Loved it!!!

Jolie - I'm glad your mom is doing better and hopefully she is home by now. What a scare!!!

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[Roselyn1964]

Jolie, I’m glad your mom is doing better
Today was leg day for me

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi,

Today I did OnDemand belly dance and Pilates with the broomstick. It was some stretching and balancing moves.

I been booking hotels in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and probably Switzerland? First we will visit Nürnberg my home town.

Jolie - glad your mom is doing better.

Debbie - aww..Cardio Coach. I miss those. Still have all mine. Enjoy them.

Good night.

 

[WD]

Today I did Jessica Valant Full Body weight workout adding a warm up to it, 27 minutes, 79 calories. I went much lighter than she did. She does give lots of form pointers. She has longer full versions, but you have to pay 59 dollars a month to get them. That is not happening! She does a lot of pilates stuff. I then did Lift Move and Restore Cardio Bonus, 14 minutes, 87 calories, heart rate 122/154. I also did Jessica's short scoliosis moves it is shorter than the 17 min one I have done before. I also did some costochondritis moves and stretches. I had a hard time with the biceps on my left arm. It really hurt up the biceps and into the shoulder and was hard to do it straight and I was doing it pretty light. I keep worrying I have a problem there. I usually have no problem with biceps.

Full Body Workout ( I went much lower on weight as she used 15 and 20#) slow moves
squat 1 db held at chest 12# 14 reps
overhead press with 1 db 10# 8 reps
static lunge 15# db 15# db 12 reps
squat/overhead press 10# 12 reps
static lunge pulses 15# db 8 reps
deadlift/row 10# dbs 6 reps
deadlift row single leg one leg back10# dbs 5 rt/5 lt
biceps curls with one foot back stance (prevents arching the back) 12# dbs 8 reps 2 sets
overhead triceps extension 10# db 8 reps 2 sets
chest press alternating with bridge 8# dbs

Belinda, good job on the On Demand Belly Dance work and pilates with a broom stick. It is exciting that you get to go visit where you lived and see family.

Debbie, that is great that Cardio Coach worked for you with the Max Trainer.

Roselyn, nice work on leg day.

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

This morning I did RAW Box & Pump 2 and had a great workout. This one has the best music in it. I love it!!! Almost didn't workout this morning. I'm not feeling very well. Sunday I got hit with either food poisoning or a stomach bug. I'm still not feeling right. But I'm glad I did it.

Anyways, this was the workout:

Boxing Drill
Rows: 15's - 16 reps
Run Rows: 8's - lots of reps

Boxing Drill
Overhead Press: 15's - 16 reps (stopped at 10 reps)
Connected Front/Side Raise: 8's

Boxing Drill
Overhead Triceps Extension: 15#
Run Kickbacks: 8's

Boxing Drill
Chest Flies: 15's - 16 slow reps
Run Press: 8's - lots of reps
Ab work: 5's
Hammer Curls: 15's - 16 reps
Run Curls: 8's - lots of reps

This was 41 minutes and I burned 327 calories, did 3440 steps and HR was 135/162. HR did not feel that high.

Roselyn - Nice workout!

Belinda - Right? I miss doing Cardio Coaches so much. I'm glad I thought to use it on my MT. Maybe I will get on it more often. Good workout yesterday!!

Diane - nice workouts yesterday!! That is weird about your bicep, I wonder if you pulled it or something?

Have a great day everyone!

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi,

Today was a walk after my doctor appointment. He did an ultrasound of my shoulder/biceps. I have fluid through out. He gave me a steroid shot to bring down the fluid.

Today I did a walk after my appointment and did Pilates shoulder on the foam roller today. My shoulder felt good afterwards.

Diane - I hear you on the membership price. I payed $150 for the year, which is cheap. If she runs another special I will let you know. You can try them before you try them. She shows a lot of modifications for osteoporosis, which I am following mostly. I am with Debbie? Maybe you pulled something? I hope you feel better soon. I am looking forward to visiting Germany.

Debbie - I used to do each month CC press play. I miss Sean and his workouts. I loved them so much I have 2 sets of Cardio Coach. I should do them walking one day.

Roselyn - great job!

Good night.